Armed men rob Sarasota woman at home

Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 5:31 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 5:31 a.m.

Two men armed with a handgun robbed a Sarasota woman as she walked up to her home early today, authorities said.

There were no injuries reported in the incident, which occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 2500 block of Mango Avenue, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

The victim told investigators she had parked her vehicle and was walking up to her front door when the two suspects confronted her, with one displaying a dark-colored handgun. One suspect told the woman to "give up the purse," which she did.

The suspects then ran from the area, a sheriff's office press release noted. Deputies responded to the scene, but were unable to locate the men.

The suspects were described simply as: a tall, black male and a heavyset, black male.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the sheriff's office at 861-4900, or leave an anonymous tip with Crimestoppers at 366-TIPS (8677) or www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.

<p>Two men armed with a handgun robbed a Sarasota woman as she walked up to her home early today, authorities said.</p><p>There were no injuries reported in the incident, which occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 2500 block of Mango Avenue, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.</p><p>The victim told investigators she had parked her vehicle and was walking up to her front door when the two suspects confronted her, with one displaying a dark-colored handgun. One suspect told the woman to "give up the purse," which she did.</p><p>The suspects then ran from the area, a sheriff's office press release noted. Deputies responded to the scene, but were unable to locate the men.</p><p>The suspects were described simply as: a tall, black male and a heavyset, black male.</p><p>Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the sheriff's office at 861-4900, or leave an anonymous tip with Crimestoppers at 366-TIPS (8677) or www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.</p>